Mark Reis/The Gazette
High winds Monday, February 27, 2017 made it difficult for crews battling a grass fire north of Hanover. 
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The wildfire and consumed an estimated 5,000 acres of land has been contained.
Update: The estimated 5,000 acre fire is considered contained. Crews remain on scene for any flare ups.
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Officials say the blaze — dubbed the Milne fire — consumed a few outbuildings but no homes.
More than 600 homes were evacuated at the height of the fire, but those orders to flee have since been lifted. Authorities have not said what sparked the fire, which was located southeast of Colorado Springs.
Joseph Konrad, 37, walks around his home in Hanover after the came through the property. His home was saved.
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Firefighters were monitoring the burn area for flare ups on Tuesday.
